Only about 2% of runners will finish a marathon in less than 180 minutes (3 hours)

Six years ago, I couldn't even imagine running the distance (26.2 miles). But after working up to 3-4 mile jogs a few times a week, I set the incredible goal of running a half marathon.

After four months of intense training, well at that time (20-25 miles/wk), I ran the Houston half-marathon on January 16th, 2005. It was so grueling, I swore that was it. I'll never do another half, let alone a full.

Fortunately a running comrade pushed me to do a full marathon. Rededicated, I set a sub 4:00 hour goal for the full Houston marathon the following year. I trained harder than ever and crossed the finish in 3:59; I was hooked.

I've now run 21 marathons and this site is my journal to join that exclusive club of those who finish a marathon in under 180 minutes (3 hours).

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Weekly Recap-Might Do Galveston Marathon in 2 weeks

Sunday.
Walked / jogged 5 in morning. Walked / jogged another 4 in the afternoon. Just burning calories.

Saturday

Friday
Off-sick

Thursday.
Quick 4 when I got home. Slow 4 at night, walked two more.

Wednesday.

Tuesday.
8 when I got home

Monday
Long 13 hour day, but as soon as I got home a strapped on shoes and hit pavement for quick 7.  Weather was perfect, low 40s and barely misty.

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